ANTHONY PETRAITIS

5182West 64
th
Place
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 972-4245
TRPetraitis@gmail.com


PLACEMENT PREFERENCE
High school (9-12) U.S. or world history
Endorsement in middle school and high school history

EDUCATION
Master of Urban Education June 2014 (anticipated)
National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in History May 2008
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Professional Educator License in Secondary Education Grades 6-12: IL type 09, Endorsement in History

SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, HTML

TEACHING EXPERPIENCE
Resident Teacher
Eric Solorio Academy High School, Dept. of history, Chicago, Il, Aug 2013-Present
Designs and implements student-centered interactive lesson plans
Incorporates classroom management strategies to ensure a healthy learning environment
Assesses students through performance based assignments such as discussions and skits
Utilizes technology, including PowerPoint presentations, educational websites, films and laptops
to supplement instruction
Analyzes formal and informal data to inform instruction

Teaching Associate
San Diego State University, Dept. of History, San Diego, CA, Aug 2011-May 2013
Created and implemented lesson plans for one world history class focusing on the beginnings
until 1500 and another world history class focusing on 1500 to present time
Facilitated discussion-based classes for 70 undergraduate students
Evaluated students through formal, informal, formative, and summative assessments
Acted as a liaison between students and faculty
Incorporated technology such as an online discussion board and Twitter into instruction

Resident Counselor
Illinois Math and Science Academy, Dept. of Residence Life, Aurora, IL, Nov 2008-July 2010
Counseled and mentored 96 intellectually gifted students within a co-ed residence hall
Monitored academic success and personal growth of students
Developed, planned, and implemented learning experiences and activities
Advised the 1504 Residence Hall Council
Participated in recruitment and selection process for Residence Counselors
ANTHONY PETRAITIS
5182West 64
th
Place
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 972-4245
TRPetraitis@gmail.com


Student Council Adviser
Illinois Math and Science Academy, Dept. of Student Life, Aurora, IL, March 2009-July 2010
Guided student leaders to create policies and programs for the campus community
Educated student council members through professional development

Student Teaching
Bogan Computer Technical High School, Chicago, IL Jan 2008-May 2008
Designed units and daily lesson plans for classes of 20-30 ninth to twelfth-grade students
Integrated group work, research projects, presentations, and demonstrations into lesson plans
Evaluated students through formal, informal, formative, and summative assessments






REFERENCES

Erin Slifka,
History teacher and Social Studies department chair
Eric Solorio Academy High School
Chicago, IL 60632
emslifka@cps.edu

Paul Arabie
Mentor Resident Coach
Eric Solorio Academy High School
Chicago, IL 60632
parabie@auslchicago.org